Uphill struggle ahead for Govt’s use of AI as PAC report reveals the scale of the challenge - Committees - UK Parliament

The UK Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has identified significant challenges in the government's efforts to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) within the public sector. A primary concern is the prevalence of outdated technology and poor-quality data, which hinder AI implementation. In 2024, approximately 28% of central government IT systems were classified as 'legacy' systems—outdated and unsupported—posing obstacles to AI integration.

The PAC also ...